Maccabi Ashdod (Winner League) signed 28-year old American forward Mike Hall (203-100kg-84, college: G.Washington, agency: SportsTalent). He played last season at Mad-Croc in Spanish ACB league. In 8 EuroChallenge games last year he had 10.0ppg, 8.1rpg and 1.3apg. Hall also played 17 games in ACB where he recorded 6.7ppg and 5.0rpg. In 2006 he was drafted by Yakama Sun Kings (CBA) in first round (10th overall).Hall attended George Washington University and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. He played in the final of Italian SerieA for two years in a row (2009 and 2010).Hall was also voted All-D-League Honorable Mention back in 2008.He is quite experienced player. Hall has played also professionally in Turkey (Erdemir), NBA (Washington Wizards), Italy (VL Pesaro and BancaTercas) and D-League (Santa Cruz Warriors and Tulsa 66ers).

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Maccabi Raanana (6-2) on the court of eleventh ranked Hapoel Afula on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Hapoel Afula 87-69. Hapoel Afula (4-5) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Macc.Rehovot and Galil Elion. Maccabi Raanana at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Hapoel Afula is again looking forward to face league's leader Maccabi Raanana at home in the next round and it will be quite challengin... [read more]

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Maccabi Raanana (6-2) on the court of eleventh ranked Hapoel Afula on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Hapoel Afula 87-69. Hapoel Afula (4-5) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Macc.Rehovot and Galil Elion. Maccabi Raanana at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Hapoel Afula is again looking forward to face league's leader Maccabi Raanana at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Maccabi Raanana will play against Maccabi Rehovot and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Ironi Nes-Ziona (5-4) against fourth ranked Hapoel Kfar Saba (6-3) on Tuesday night. Visiting Ironi Nes-Ziona was defeated by Hapoel Kfar Saba in a tough game in Kfar Saba 75-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ironi Nes-Ziona. It was a key game for the second position in the league. American guard Denzel Livingston (193-93, college: Incarnate Word) nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Terrence Watson accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Lee Roberts (201-87, college: Findlay, OH) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Ironi Nes-Ziona in the defeat. Hapoel Kfar Saba moved-up to second place, which they share with Hapoel Migd.H. and Hapoel B/S. Ironi Nes-Ziona at the other side dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Hap.R/G Givat. and Ironi K-A. Hapoel Kfar Saba will play against bottom-ranked Ironi Ramat Gan (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ironi Nes-Ziona will play against Hapoel Migd.H. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game took place in Rehovot where higher ranked Hap.R/G Givat. (5-4) was upset on the court of twelfth ranked Maccabi Rehovot (4-5) 85-77 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hap.R/G Givat.. The best player for the winners was Evan Yates who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Yaniv Solomon who recorded 21 points and 8 rebounds. Maccabi Rehovot moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Galil Elion and Hapoel G/A. Loser Hap.R/G Givat. dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Ironi K-A and Ironi Nes-Ziona. Maccabi Rehovot will meet league's leader Maccabi Raanana on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hap.R/G Givat. will play against the league's second-placed Hapoel B/S (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Ninth ranked Hap.Haifa (4-4) crushed at home 11th ranked Hasharon (3-6) by 37 points 112-75, which is the biggest margin this round. It was a good game for David Huertas who led his team to a victory with 42 points (!!!) and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hap.Haifa moved-up to eighth place. Hasharon lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. Hap.Haifa's next round opponent will be higher ranked Ironi Kiryat Ata (#6) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hasharon will play against Hapoel Afula (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Galil Elion lost to Hapoel Migd.H. on the opponent's court 85-101. Bottom-ranked Ironi Ramat Gan unfortunately lost to Hapoel B/S in a home game 73-81. Ironi K-A managed to beat Maccabi H/H on the road 75-69. The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points and 10 rebounds by Chris Gaston of Hapoel Migd.H..

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Maccabi Raanana (6-2) on the court of eleventh ranked Hapoel Afula on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Hapoel Afula 87-69. Hapoel Afula (4-5) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Macc.Rehovot and Galil Elion. Maccabi Raanana at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Hapoel Afula is again looking forward to face league's leader Maccabi Raanana at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Maccabi Raanana will play against Maccabi Rehovot and is hoping to win this game.

Very expected game in Tarshicha where 8th ranked Galil Elion (4-5) was defeated by third ranked Hapoel Migd.H. (6-3) 101-85. Hapoel Migd.H. forced 23 Galil Elion turnovers. It was a good game for American-Puerto Rican Chris Gaston (201-89, college: Fordham) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds. American swingman Marcus Relphorde (198-88, college: Colorado) contributed with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Hapoel Migd.H. players scored in double figures. Maxim Kikus (188-94) answered with 19 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Rom Geffen (190-94) added 11 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Galil Elion. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hapoel Migd.H. have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Hapoel K/S and Hapoel B/S. Galil Elion at the other side dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. Hapoel Migd.H.'s next round opponent will be Ironi Nes-Ziona (#5) in Nes Ziyona. Galil Elion will play at home against Hasharon (#12) and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Galil Elion: M.Kikus 19+6reb+2ast, C.Bowers 14+3reb, R.Geffen 11+9reb+2ast, G.Farber 11+1reb+3ast, S.Salz 9+5reb+5ast, G.Jordan 9+3reb+5astHapoel Migd.H.: M.Relphorde 25+5reb+4ast, C.Gaston 24+10reb+1ast, L.Ariely 14+2reb+4ast, A.Levin 12+3reb+9ast, E.Conti 9+1reb, C.Rosenberg 9+5reb+1ast

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Ironi Nes-Ziona (5-4) against fourth ranked Hapoel Kfar Saba (6-3) on Tuesday night. Visiting Ironi Nes-Ziona was defeated by Hapoel Kfar Saba in a tough game in Kfar Saba 75-84. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ironi Nes-Ziona. It was a key game for the second position in the league. American guard Denzel Livingston (193-93, college: Incarnate Word) nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Terrence Watson (200-87, college: Ball St.) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Lee Roberts (201-87, college: Findlay, OH) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Elad Hofman (192-85) added 13 points and 7 assists respectively for Ironi Nes-Ziona in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hapoel Kfar Saba moved-up to second place, which they share with Hapoel Migd.H. and Hapoel B/S. Ironi Nes-Ziona at the other side dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Hap.R/G Givat. and Ironi K-A. Hapoel Kfar Saba will play against bottom-ranked Ironi Ramat Gan (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ironi Nes-Ziona will play against Hapoel Migd.H. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Ironi Nes-Ziona: L.Roberts 15+8reb+3ast, E.Hofman 13+1reb+7ast, B.McShepard 12+9reb, T.Michael Dunne 11+2reb+5ast, R.Pitshon 9+4reb+1ast, G.Gutt 8+3reb+2astHapoel K/S: D.Livingston 29+10reb+5ast, T.Watson 18+7reb+3ast, E.Rotemberg 15+6reb+1ast, A.Cohen 12+5reb+8ast, I.Davidi 5+1reb+1ast, R.Trotsky 3+3reb

Ninth ranked Hap.Haifa (4-4) crushed at home 11th ranked Hasharon (3-6) by 37 points 112-75, which is the biggest margin this round. Hap.Haifa made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 21 long-distance shots on high 55.3 percentage. Hap.Haifa players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists. It was a good game for Puerto Rican swingman David Huertas (195-87, college: Mississippi) who led his team to a victory with 42 points (!!!) and 5 assists. Bahamas forward Jaraun Burrows (203-85, college: IPFW) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Center Moti Moscovitz (204-85) answered with 17 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Ariel Navon (180-97) added 17 points in the effort for Hasharon. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hap.Haifa moved-up to eighth place. Hasharon lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. Hap.Haifa's next round opponent will be higher ranked Ironi Kiryat Ata (#6) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hasharon will play against Hapoel Afula (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Ramat Hasharon: A.Navon 17+1reb+2ast, M.Moscovitz 17+8reb+1ast, D.Caracter 8+6reb, T.Engel 8+4reb+1ast, J.Shtarkman 6+1reb+2ast, G.Logins 6+3reb+3astHap.Haifa: D.Huertas 42+1reb+5ast, T.Parselani 19+2reb+1ast, J.Burrows 16+6reb+1ast, D.Licht 9+7reb+1ast, M.Niv 6+3reb+7ast, G.Saar 5+1reb

Not a big story in a game in Hod Hasharon where 10th ranked Hasharon (3-6) was defeated by seventh ranked Ironi Kiryat Ata (5-4) 75-69. It was a good game for American swingman Sir'Dominic Pointer (198-92, college: St.John's) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks. Guard Noam Matalon (197-87) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Ironi Kiryat Ata players scored in double figures. American Storm Warren (201-88, college: LSU, agency: Octagon Europe) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Vernon Teel (193-87, college: Loyola Mary) added 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 9 steals in the effort for Hasharon. Hasharon's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ironi Kiryat Ata moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hap.R/G Givat. and Ironi Nes-Ziona. Hasharon at the other side dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. Ironi Kiryat Ata's next round opponent will be Hap.Haifa (#8). Hasharon will play against Galil Elion (#10) in Kazrin and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Maccabi H/H: S.Warren 21+12reb, O.Shaashoua 17+3reb+5ast, V.Teel 16+10reb+7ast, E.Steinitz 5, G.Tesler 4+2reb+2ast, A.Sasson 4+1rebIroni K-A: S.Pointer 21+13reb+1ast, N.Matalon 18+9reb+1ast, D.Joyner 14+5reb+1ast, Y.Ainhorn 11+2reb+3ast, S.David 6+3reb, G.Halamish 5+4reb+8ast

An interesting game took place in Rehovot where higher ranked Hap.R/G Givat. (5-4) was upset on the court of twelfth ranked Maccabi Rehovot (4-5) 85-77 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hap.R/G Givat.. Maccabi Rehovot shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. The best player for the winners was American forward Evan Yates (198-91, college: Ashland) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Marquis Addison (195-91, college: Missouri So., agency: XL Basketball Agency) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. Yates is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was Yaniv Solomon (196-94) who recorded 21 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Rashad Madden (196-92, college: Arkansas) added 22 points and 5 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) respectively. Four Hap.R/G Givat. players scored in double figures. Maccabi Rehovot moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Galil Elion and Hapoel G/A. Loser Hap.R/G Givat. dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Ironi K-A and Ironi Nes-Ziona. Maccabi Rehovot will meet league's leader Maccabi Raanana on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hap.R/G Givat. will play against the league's second-placed Hapoel B/S (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers:Hap.R/G Givat.: R.Madden 22+5reb+2ast, Y.Solomon 21+8reb+2ast, J.Nir 14+6reb, J.Olasewere 12+8reb, U.Kokia 4+7reb+3ast, L.Shem-Tov 3+2reb+7astMacc.Rehovot: M.Addison 23+6reb+1ast, E.Yates 19+15reb+3ast, G.Porat 16+3reb, G.Eitan 8+3reb+7ast, D.Drapic 8+3reb, Y.Levi 5+3reb

Newly promoted Best Balikesir Basketbol Kulubu (BSL) strengthened their roster with addition of 31-year old American point guard Alfrie Kelley (183-85kg-85, college: S.Carolina). It is actually his comeback to Balikesir as he has played here before. Kelley started the season at Hapoel Holon in Israeli Winner League. In four games he recorded 3.8ppg, 1.0rpg and 2.3apg this season. The last season Kelley played at Balikesir (TBL) where in 21 games he averaged impressive 16.0ppg, 2.3rpg, 7.2... [read more]

Newly promoted Best Balikesir Basketbol Kulubu (BSL) strengthened their roster with addition of 31-year old American point guard Alfrie Kelley (183-85kg-85, college: S.Carolina). It is actually his comeback to Balikesir as he has played here before. Kelley started the season at Hapoel Holon in Israeli Winner League. In four games he recorded 3.8ppg, 1.0rpg and 2.3apg this season. The last season Kelley played at Balikesir (TBL) where in 21 games he averaged impressive 16.0ppg, 2.3rpg, 7.2apg (leader !!!) and 1.0spg. He helped them to make it to the final. Great season indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish TBL 1st Team and All-Imports Team.Kelley has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014.He is a very experienced player. Thanks to Kelley's pro career he managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America) in twelve different countries. Kelley has played previously professionally in Belgium, China (Zhejiang Guangsha Lions), Croatia, Greece, Italy (Fortituto Kontatto Bologna and Basket Barcellona), Lebanon, Puerto Rico (Capitanes), Venezuela (Cocodrilos and Marinos), NBA (Miami Heat), D-League (Sioux Falls Skyforce and Austin Spurs), IBL (Las Vegas P.) and Turkey (Pertevniyal).He attended University of South Carolina until 2007 and it is his tenth season in pro basketball.The scouts decsribe him following way:
Can score with the ball, is a good playmaker and he understands the game ... Overall game is what excites the coaching staff ... Wing-span is 76 inches.... He's more a penetrator than a good outside shooter, however....

Maccabi - Brose Baskets 70:85 Brose Baskets snapped five-game losing skid in EuroLeague regular season. They upset Maccabi in Tel Aviv to improve at 3-8 record in the ladder. Nicolo Melli (205-PF-91) was pivotal with 27 points and 14 rebounds for the German side. Brose Baskets grabbed a 20:16 lead after the opening frame. The visitors maintained the pressure throughout the second quarter. Brose Baskets piled up a comfortable 46:30 halftime advantage. Maccabi tried to change the complexi... [read more]

Maccabi - Brose Baskets 70:85

Brose Baskets snapped five-game losing skid in EuroLeague regular season. They upset Maccabi in Tel Aviv to improve at 3-8 record in the ladder. Nicolo Melli (205-PF-91) was pivotal with 27 points and 14 rebounds for the German side. Brose Baskets grabbed a 20:16 lead after the opening frame. The visitors maintained the pressure throughout the second quarter. Brose Baskets piled up a comfortable 46:30 halftime advantage. Maccabi tried to change the complexion of the game in the third term. The hosts picked up the defensive intensity and cut the distance at 10-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Brose Baskets sank 23 points in the final period and cruised to the victory. Darius Miller (202-G-90, college: Kentucky) finished with 12 points, while Leon Radosevic (207-F/C-90, agency: BeoBasket) added 11 points for the winners. Andrew Goudelock (190-G-88, college: Charleston) responded with 20 points for Maccabi. Sonny Weems (198-G/F-86, college: Arkansas) had 16 points in the loss.

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